Children Quote by George MacDonald
““Then came the reflection, how little at any time could a father do for the wellbeing of his children! The fact of their being children implied their need of an all-powerful father: must there not then be such a father? Therewith the truth dawned upon him, that first of truths, which all his church-going and Bible-reading had hitherto failed to disclose, that, for life to be a good thing and worth living, a man must be the child of a perfect father, and know him. In his terrible perturbation about his children, he lifted up his heart—not to the Governor of the world; not to the God of Abraham or Moses; not in the least to the God of the Kirk; least of all to the God of the Shorter Catechism; but to the faithful creator and Father of David Barclay. The aching soul which none but a perfect father could have created capable of deploring its own fatherly imperfection, cried out to the father of fathers on behalf of his children, and as he cried, a peace came stealing over him such as he had never before felt.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Princess, 1884
A man realizes that true peace comes from recognizing a perfect, divine father rather than earthly authorities, especially when concerned for his children.
In simple terms: Peace comes from seeing a perfect father.
Key Takeaway
Seek a higher, divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
parenthood
faith
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting anxiety
- spiritual crisis
- seeking purpose
- prayer
- meditation
Key Concepts
theology
existential longing
divine fatherhood
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define a perfect father?
- What if you cannot find such a figure?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a single perfect father figure, which may not resonate with all beliefs.
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